{"id":6851,"date":"2021-01-14T12:06:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T12:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6851"},"modified":"2021-06-07T07:39:30","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T07:39:30","slug":"cleari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/cleari\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleari &#8211; Naphazoline hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 0.12 mg\/ml&nbsp;eye drops, solution&nbsp;<br>naphazoline hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Cleari is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains the active substance naphazoline hydrochloride which belongs to a group of medicines called local vasoconstrictors.&nbsp;These drugs work by narrowing the blood vessels in the eye and thereby reducing&nbsp;redness&nbsp;and swelling.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleari is an eye drop solution.&nbsp;It is used to relieve temporary, mild&nbsp;redness&nbsp;and irritation of the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleari starts to work within a few minutes and the effect lasts for at least 3 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This product is intended for temporary use only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleari can be used by adults and children from 12 years.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naphazoline hydrochloride contained in Cleari may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Cleari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Cleari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to naphazoline hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have increased pressure inside the eyeball (&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if the ventricular angle in your eyes is narrow (you are at risk of&nbsp;acute&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have damage to the cornea (the outer membrane of the eye)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the&nbsp;iris&nbsp;(the colored part of the eye)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your eyes have a tendency to a narrow&nbsp;ventricular angle, do not use this product before a&nbsp;peripheral&nbsp;iridectomy (surgery to treat&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;, which removes part of the iris).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This product is intended for temporary use only and should not be used for more than 7 consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After prolonged or excessive use, naphazoline chloride may not work as effectively or may make&nbsp;redness&nbsp;worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Cleari if you have an eye disease that causes the following symptoms: constant&nbsp;redness, pain, or blurred vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleari is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Cleari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should wait about 15 minutes between using Cleari and any other product in the eye.&nbsp;Any eye ointment should always be used last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of contact lenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleari contains benzalkonium chloride, which is known to discolor soft contact lenses.&nbsp;Remove the contact lenses before using these eye drops.&nbsp;You can insert your lenses for about 15 minutes after applying the drops to the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get blurred vision, do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleari contains benzalkonium chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This product contains benzalkonium chloride which may cause eye irritation in some people.&nbsp;If you are sensitive to this ingredient, do not use this product.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Cleari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your pharmacist.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to a pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is for eye use only.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and children from 12 years:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Wash your hands before use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Do not allow the drip tip to touch anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop-in 1 or 2 drops in each eye 2 or 3 times daily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This product is intended for temporary use only and should not be used for more than 7 consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop using the drops and contact a doctor if you do not get better or if the condition worsens after 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overuse can cause increased&nbsp;redness&nbsp;in the eye.&nbsp;If this happens, stop using the eye drops.&nbsp;Contact a doctor if&nbsp;the redness&nbsp;does not disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After using the eye drops, you may occasionally notice a slight irritation such as burning, slightly blurred vision, or slight dilation of the&nbsp;pupil&nbsp;(the black ring in the middle of the eye).&nbsp;These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are expected and temporary.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You should stop using this medicine and contact a doctor if<\/strong>&nbsp;you experience eye pain, vision changes, photosensitivity, continued&nbsp;redness&nbsp;or irritation of the eye, if you do not get better or if the condition worsens after 24 hours.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Cleari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottle is stored at a maximum of 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in a cold place.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dispose of any unused contents one month after opening the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if the solution changes color or becomes cloudy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance is naphazoline hydrochloride 0.12 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are benzalkonium chloride solution, boric acid (E284), borax (E285), disodium edetate and purified water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eye drop solution is a clear, colorless liquid provided in a white HDPE plastic bottle with an LDPE plastic drip tip and polypropylene plastic cap.&nbsp;Each bottle contains 5 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorization Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear Eyes Pharma Limited, 46 High Street, Yatton, Somerset BS49 4EQ, UK.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Agent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evolan Pharma AB, Danderyd<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tubilux Pharma SpA, Via Costarica 20\/22, 00071 Pomezia (Rome), Italy.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This medicine contains the active substance naphazoline hydrochloride which belongs to a group of medicines called local vasoconstrictors. 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